The band has released three EPs, two of which (Airplane Conversations & Black Light) were released independently with one released via Equal Vision (Cluster). Additionally, the band has released five studio albums (Double Dare, Entertainment, FANDOM, Greatest Hits and INTELLECUAL PROPERTY).
On November 6, 2015, the band signed with Equal Vision Records. After searching for producers, the band became managed by Benji Madden and Joel Madden. On November 6, 2015, the band released "Crave", the lead single off their first project with Equal Vision, the Cluster EP. On January 15, 2016, the group released Cluster, which was co-produced by Benji Madden and Courtney Ballard, with bass being performed by Mikey Way of My Chemical Romance. On November 19, 2015, the band performed with Good Charlotte during the group's comeback performance at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California.
The group performed on the Black Cat Tour supporting Never Shout Never in 2016, and on every date of the 2016 Warped Tour. The band also performed on the End The Madness Tour supporting Sleeping with Sirens in late 2016. They played Slam Dunk festival in 2016 and 2017, and went on a headline tour of the UK with support from Chapel and The Bottom Line, selling out all dates. They toured the US in late 2017, with support from As It Is, Chapel and Sleep On It.
The group released a single titled "Stupid For You" on August 31, 2016 in promotion of their debut album, Double Dare, which was released on November 4, 2016. The album consists of 13 songs, and was preceded by 3 singles: "Stupid For You"; "Hawaii (Stay Awake)"; and "Royal". On January 26, 2017, the band released their second studio album Entertainment. The album includes 10 tracks, and was preceded by the singles "Blonde", "Lucky People", and "Not Warriors".
You write a record, go on tour, endure a very public breakup, and pen more songs about what happened. Sound familiar? Well, this story sort of starts that way right before it makes a total 180 degree turn on a dime.
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Rather than talk about “doing something different", Waterparks actually did. On the heels of landing their biggest chart and critical success to date on 2018’s Entertainment, the Houston, TX three piece - Awsten Knight [vocals, guitar], Otto Wood [drums], and Geoff Wigington [guitar] commenced writing again before scrapping everything. They reconfigured the vision, recalibrated the entire approach, and reinvented themselves. By doing so, the boys boldly break down walls between rock, pop, punk, hip-hop, alternative, indie, electronic, and even R&B with hashtaggable hooks and a level of gleeful playlist hopping mischief on their third full length, and Hopeless Records debut, FANDOM. They went on the FANDOM Tour in 2019 and 2020, before the rest of the tour being cancelled. However, they recorded one of the shows, and released their first live album, FANDOM: LIVE IN THE UK in late 2020.
Then on September 25, 2020, the band released their first single since FANDOM, "Lowkey as Hell", and announced they had signed to 300 Entertainment. Then, on February 26, 2021, they released "Snow Globe", and announced their fourth studio album, Greatest Hits. Four additional singles preceded the album's release: "Numb", "You'd Be Paranoid Too (If Everyone Was Out To Get You)", "Just Kidding", and "Violet!". And on May 21, 2021, Greatest Hits was released. They reinvented themselves once again, making an album with influences from genres like hyperpop, pop, hip-hop, rock, punk, alternative, indie and even electronic and r&b. Since then, Greatest Hits has topped charts, gotten 25 million streams and and has led the band to perform on MTV. Waterparks has also started touring again, doing meet and greet shows in places like LA, NYC, Orlando, Baltimore, Houston, Seattle, Portland and Minneapolis. They also went on the A Night Out on Earth tour in fall 2021 across America with Zeph, Phem and Arrested Youth as openers.
Then, they started teasing new music. Awsten started an online clothing brand called Hii-Def. Then on March 9th, it was announced that the band was going on tour opening for My Chemical Romance on five dates (Albany, Montreal, Toronto on two nights, Los Angeles). Later that month, they announced they were going to play Sad Summer Fest from July 8th till August 5th across America with bands like State Champs, Mayday Parade, Hot Mulligan, Neck Deep and more. Then, in May they announced they had signed to Fueled by Ramen. Following that, they released the 1st single off of their fifth studio album, entitled FUNERAL GREY on May 14th, 2022.
During June, they went on the See You in The Future tour in Europe with Bad Suns and Phem as openers. They then went on the Sad Summer fest and released SELF-SABOTAGE on July 7, 2022, the same day as the 1st show of SSF in Sacramento. A week after starting the SSF tour, they announced they were opening for Blackbear’s Nothing Matters tour in September. On October 14th, 2022, they released FUCK ABOUT IT (feat. blackbear), the third single off their fifth studio album. On November 22, they announced the title of their fifth album, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. On January 26th, 2023, they released the fourth single from INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, REAL SUPER DARK, and announced that their fifth album would be released on April 14, 2023. In advance of the album, they released one more single, BRAINWASHED, on March 9th, 2023. On April 14, 2023, the album was released. In support of the album, the band will embark on The Property Tour, spanning late April to June 2023, with openers being HUNNY, Daisy Grenade, Elliot Lee, and Sophie Powers. On October 11, 2023, Waterparks released an unreleased INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY track, SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN, after repeatedly teasing the song on social media.
We Need to Talk
Waterparks Lyrics
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She doesn't like anyone
Your dumb drunk friends don't
Care for me, yeah, and I always told you so
I wish you didn't tell me I was special
Cause now it's far too hard to see through
Cause you shine brighter than morning
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I know I'm lonely but I won't come over
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I really thought that I was lucky
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I know I'm lonely but I won't come over
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I really thought that I was lucky, fuck me
I'm apathetic from this year long deficit
You don't like drama so why you
Wanna live on top of it?
I'm sorry I don't hack your
Phone like he did
And when you need space to breathe I leave it
But who needs space from across the country?
I'm accustomed to feel like nothing, fuck me
I wish you didn't tell me I was special
Cause now it's far too hard to see through
Cause you shine brighter than morning
At least I thought you did
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I know I'm lonely but I won't come over
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I really thought that I was lucky
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I know I'm lonely but I won't come over
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I really thought that I was lucky, fuck me
This line's here to make
You think of Burbank
And all our first firsts that we lived in LA
I carried you down the stairs every day
This lines here to say fuck the 100
Now out of state plates make
Me think of something
This lines here to make you
Think of your nose twitch
The one I always loved but
You were so self-conscious i'm haunted
Your mama likes me and
She doesn't like anyone
Your dumb drunk friends don't
Care for me, yeah, and I always told you so
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I know I'm lonely but I won't come over
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I really thought that I was lucky
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I know I'm lonely but I won't come over
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I really thought that I was lucky, fuck me
(Cause you shine brighter than morning
At least I thought you did)
(I carried you down the stairs every day)
The lyrics to Waterparks' song "We Need to Talk" depict a complex relationship that seems to be falling apart. The singer expresses their frustration and disappointment in the situation they find themselves in. The first verse suggests that while the singer’s mother approves of their partner, their partner’s friends do not like them. This foreshadows the underlying tension and difficulties present in their relationship.
In the chorus, the singer reflects on their past beliefs and the positive image they had of their partner. They thought of their partner as a rare and lucky charm, a symbolized by the four-leaf clover. However, reality has shattered these beliefs, and the singer realizes that their perception of their partner was not as fortunate as they initially thought. The line "I really thought that I was lucky, fuck me" captures their disillusionment and frustration.
The second verse delves deeper into the struggles within the relationship. The singer acknowledges their own apathy, possibly resulting from a year-long disconnect with their partner. They also highlight the difference in their approach to handling drama. The singer admits that they respect their partner's need for space but questions the need for distance when they are already physically apart due to being in different locations.
The bridge of the song is reflective and nostalgic. It mentions Burbank and the memories associated with their time there. The mention of carrying someone down the stairs signifies the singer's care and commitment to their partner during those times. However, it also carries a tinge of bitterness, as the reference to self-consciousness suggests that their partner was unable to fully appreciate their love and support.
In the final chorus, the singer reiterates their initial belief in their partner being their lucky charm. Despite feeling lonely, they declare that they won't give in to temptation and reach out. The repetition of the sentiment "I really thought that I was lucky" highlights their disappointment and realization that their perceived luck was misplaced.
Overall, "We Need to Talk" portrays the complexities and challenges of a deteriorating relationship. The lyrics demonstrate the singer's growing disillusionment, reflecting feelings of disappointment, frustration, and longing for their partner to meet their expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mama likes me and
Your mother approves of me and
She doesn't like anyone
She rarely likes anyone
Your dumb drunk friends don't
Your foolish intoxicated friends do not
Care for me, yeah, and I always told you so
Value my presence, and I constantly reminded you of this
I wish you didn't tell me I was special
I regret that you expressed my uniqueness
Cause now it's far too hard to see through
Because now it is difficult to discern
Cause you shine brighter than morning
Because your radiance surpasses that of the morning
At least I thought you did
Or at least I believed you did
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I genuinely believed you were my symbol of luck
I know I'm lonely but I won't come over
I am aware of my loneliness, but I will not approach you
I really thought that I was lucky
I truly believed that I was fortunate
I'm apathetic from this year long deficit
I am indifferent due to this year-long shortage
You don't like drama so why you
You dislike drama, so why do you
Wanna live on top of it?
Desire to reside amidst it?
I'm sorry I don't hack your
I apologize for not invading your
Phone like he did
Phone like he did
And when you need space to breathe I leave it
And when you require personal space, I grant it
But who needs space from across the country?
But who requires distance from someone far away?
I'm accustomed to feel like nothing, fuck me
I am accustomed to feeling insignificant, damn it
This line's here to make
This phrase exists to make
You think of Burbank
You remember Burbank
And all our first firsts that we lived in LA
And all our initial experiences that took place in Los Angeles
I carried you down the stairs every day
I physically supported you while descending the stairs each day
This line's here to say fuck the 100
This line exists to express disregard for the 100
Now out of state plates make
Now car license plates from other states evoke
Me think of something
Thoughts or associations within me
This line's here to make you
This phrase exists to make you
Think of your nose twitch
Recall the twitching of your nose
The one I always loved but
The one I always adored but
You were so self-conscious i'm haunted
Your excessive self-awareness continues to trouble me
I really thought you were my four leaf clover
I genuinely believed you were my symbol of luck
I know I'm lonely but I won't come over
I am aware of my loneliness, but I will not approach you
I really thought that I was lucky
I truly believed that I was fortunate
(Cause you shine brighter than morning
(Because your radiance surpasses that of the morning
At least I thought you did)
Or at least I believed you did)
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@fae2536
I love how 'Awstens Stuff' was just a box of things needed to resurrect the dead.
@rainy2861
Kaylako Kat He borrowed it from Elijah
@gothie9507
ok but have you thought that awsten is just scary himself
@schaebickel266
At least she knew where to look to bring him back.
@trishybear8029
my friend is also triggered by that
@maryhanusin2122
lol
@taylormarberry7465
Awsten really just jumped out a window in the middle of an argument... Mood
@kieli408
Taylor Marberry SOME STUPID SHIT ID BE DOIN HAHA
@valeriavalentina103
Can relate 100%
@cloclamsadly
No, that’s a lifestyle